Denneys Recognized by Board of Trustees for Years of Service in the Village
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 11, 2022 at 2:44pm
The proprietors of a longtime business were recognized by the South Jacksonville Board of Trustees last week. Kevin and Carolyn Denney have owned and operated Precious Jewelers, which first opened as Snap Chain Jewelers in 2001 at 1724 South Main Street, and later relocated to their current location at 104 East Vandalia in 2007 when […]
Adrian Seeks Retention in the 8th Judicial Circuit
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2022 at 2:33pm
An embattled Adams County Judge will announce his intention to seek retention to the bench today in Illinois’ Eighth Judicial Circuit. Quincy Judge Robert Adrian sent emails to Quincy media outlets over the weekend saying he would announce his intentions at 5PM Tuesday in front of the Adams County Courthouse, according to Muddy River News. […]
J. Capps & Sons, Ltd. Exhibit Opens at Jacksonville Museum This Week
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2022 at 2:09pm
The Jacksonville Area Museum will be opening a new major exhibit on Saturday. The J. Capps & Sons, Ltd. Display will present a history of Jacksonville’s first major manufacturer. A special preview of the display will be presented to museum members on Wednesday evening. Laura Marks of the museum says the display will give a […]
Springfield Police Advise of Multiple Kia, Hyundai Vehicle Thefts
By Benjamin Cox on July 11, 2022 at 11:43am
Springfield Police are warning certain car brand owners to take special measures to keep their vehicle from being stolen from within the City of Springfield. Springfield authorities say that there were around 30 vehicle thefts reported from June 15-July 6, with most of those thefts targeted at Kia, Hyundai vehicles. More were reported from over […]
Missing Macoupin Man Found Deceased
By Benjamin Cox on July 10, 2022 at 7:20pm
A Palmyra man who went missing yesterday has been found deceased. The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office says that 46 year old Jeffrey Jennings was found deceased by a search team at around 3:15 PM today. Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl says: “We would to thank all of the individuals who came out to help with […]
Interstate 72 Westbound Closed Until Monday
By Benjamin Cox on July 10, 2022 at 5:48pm
Due to damage to the roadway in the construction zone on I-72 at milepost 92 (in between Veterans Parkway and Wabash Avenue), IDOT will be closing down all westbound traffic at I-72 at Veterans Parkway/Illinois Route 4. Several vehicles were reported off the road at the location with flat tires or vehicle damage earlier this […]
JPD Investigating Report of Theft and Vehicle Damage
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 9, 2022 at 8:46am
Jacksonville Police are investigating a report of a theft and damage to property from last night. Police were called to the 300 block of South Clay Avenue at approximately 7:00 pm Friday after a complainant advised she had been in a disturbance earlier in the evening and later came out to find that her vehicle […]
Morgan County Man Sentenced In Christian County After Selling Drugs to Undercover Officers
By Benjamin Cox on July 9, 2022 at 8:44am
A Morgan County man was sentenced in Christian County Court this week on drug charges after selling drugs to undercover police officers. Newschannel 20 reports that 27 year old Ronald D. Fisher was sentenced to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Tuesday by Judge Bradley T. Paisley. Fisher was originally arrested in […]
Macoupin County Business Owner Charged Under New Catalytic Converter Law
By Jeremy Coumbes on July 9, 2022 at 7:38am
A Macoupin County business owner has been charged under a new state law aimed at preventing certain auto part thefts. According to a press release by Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan J. Garrison Friday, 35-year-old Mark A. Schafer ) was charged with one count of failure to keep electronic records of catalytic converter purchases, and […]
IC’s Crispin Hall Renovation On Schedule
By Benjamin Cox on July 8, 2022 at 3:36pm
Travelers along West College Avenue have gotten to peer inside the guts of Crispin Hall on the Illinois College Campus lately. The front facade of the building and the interior of the building have been completely demolished leaving only concrete and steel behind. The 1963-built educational building is receiving $12.6 million worth of renovations as […]